Infinix Note 50s 5G VS Motorola Moto G96 5G

The Infinix Note 50s 5G and Motorola Moto G96 5G have similar designs with subtle differences in their specifications. Both phones are water-resistant, but the Infinix has an IP64 rating, which provides protection against dust and water splashes, while the Moto G96 is waterproof with a more robust IP68 rating, offering protection against full immersion in water.

When it comes to size and weight, the Moto G96 is slightly lighter at 178 g compared to the Infinix Note 50s 5G, which weighs 180 g. The Moto G96 is also slightly smaller in height (161.9 mm) and width (73.3 mm) compared to the Infinix’s 164.3 mm height and 74.5 mm width. However, the Moto G96 is a little thicker at 7.9 mm, compared to the Infinix’s 7.6 mm thickness.

In terms of volume, the Moto G96 has a marginally larger volume at 93.75 cm³ compared to the Infinix Note 50s 5G’s 93.03 cm³. Neither phone features a rugged build or foldability, and both share similar characteristics in terms of overall design and functionality.

Both the Infinix Note 50s 5G and Motorola Moto G96 5G feature OLED/AMOLED displays, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks. The Infinix has a slightly larger 6.78-inch screen compared to the Moto G96's 6.67-inch display. However, the Moto G96's display is slightly sharper, with a pixel density of 395 ppi, just above the Infinix's 393 ppi.

Both phones share the same resolution of 1080 x 2400 px for the Moto G96 and 1080 x 2436 px for the Infinix, which is nearly identical, offering full HD+ clarity. Both displays also support a 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth animations and scrolling.

When it comes to durability, both devices have branded damage-resistant glass with Gorilla Glass 5. They also both support an Always-On Display and have touch screens, but neither supports HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, nor do they feature secondary screens.

The Infinix Note 50s 5G and Motorola Moto G96 5G both come with 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, offering ample space and memory for most tasks. The Infinix is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, while the Moto G96 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. The Infinix's CPU is clocked at 4 x 2.5 GHz and 4 x 2 GHz, whereas the Moto G96’s CPU is slightly slower at 4 x 2.4 GHz and 4 x 1.95 GHz. Both phones use big.LITTLE technology and have 8 CPU threads for efficient multitasking.

In terms of performance benchmarks, the Moto G96 outperforms the Infinix in multi-core Geekbench 6 tests, scoring 2970 compared to the Infinix’s 2932. However, the Infinix has a slightly higher single-core score of 1026, compared to the Moto G96’s 1015. The Infinix also has a faster GPU clock speed at 1047 MHz, compared to the Moto G96’s 940 MHz, indicating potentially better graphical performance.

Both phones support 64-bit processing, have integrated LTE, and feature GPUs with integrated graphics. The Infinix has a higher RAM speed of 6400 MHz, compared to the Moto G96’s 3200 MHz. Despite the difference in RAM speeds, both phones support up to 16GB of RAM and use the DDR5 memory version, ensuring solid memory performance across both devices.

The Infinix Note 50s 5G and Motorola Moto G96 5G both feature dual-lens main cameras, but with different configurations. The Infinix has a 64 MP primary camera paired with a 2 MP secondary lens, while the Moto G96 includes a 50 MP primary camera and an 8 MP secondary lens. Both phones support 2160 x 30 fps video recording, continuous autofocus during video, phase-detection autofocus for photos, and slow-motion recording.

For front cameras, the Infinix has a 13 MP camera, while the Moto G96 offers a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera. Both phones have a wide aperture on their front cameras, with the Infinix having a 2.2f aperture and the Moto G96 offering two options: 2.2f and 1.9f. Neither device has a front-facing LED flash.

Both phones include a variety of features such as manual exposure, manual ISO, touch autofocus, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. The Infinix uses a dual-tone LED flash for the main camera with 2 flash LEDs, while the Moto G96 uses a single flash LED and lacks a dual-tone setup. Neither device features optical image stabilization on the main camera, but the Moto G96 includes it on the main camera while the Infinix does not. Both phones support HDR and have CMOS sensors, but neither supports HDR10 recording, Dolby Vision recording, or 3D photo/video capabilities.

Both the Infinix Note 50s 5G and Motorola Moto G96 5G run on Android 15 and offer very similar features. Both devices include clipboard warnings, location and camera/microphone privacy options, and support for theme customization. Additionally, both allow users to block app tracking and support on-device machine learning, notification permissions, and a media picker. They also feature dark mode, battery health check, an extra dim mode, dynamic theming, and the ability to offload apps.

For multitasking, both phones support split-screen functionality, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), and customizable notifications. They also allow users to track the current position of the device, support offline voice recognition, and voice commands. Neither phone features Wi-Fi password sharing, Quick Start, or focus modes. Both devices support widgets and are multi-user systems, making them versatile for different user needs.

While both phones share most of the same OS features, neither gets direct OS updates, lacks Mail Privacy Protection, or supports cross-site tracking blocking. Both are free and open-source, though neither can be used as a PC or supports PiP with HDR. They also share the ability to take full-page screenshots and support Live Text, but neither supports the feature for tracking device location when it’s offline.

The Infinix Note 50s 5G and Motorola Moto G96 5G both feature a 5500 mAh battery, providing similar battery capacity. Neither phone supports wireless charging, but both support fast charging. The Infinix supports a faster charging speed of 45W, while the Moto G96 offers a 30W fast charging speed.

Both phones have a non-removable rechargeable battery and include a battery level indicator, allowing users to monitor battery status easily. Neither device offers a removable battery option.

In summary, while the two phones share a similar battery size and features, the Infinix Note 50s 5G offers faster charging, while the Moto G96 supports fast charging at a lower speed.

Both the Infinix Note 50s 5G and Motorola Moto G96 5G do not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on wireless audio or USB-C for wired audio connections. However, both phones are equipped with stereo speakers, providing a more immersive audio experience when not using headphones.

Neither phone supports advanced Bluetooth audio technologies like aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, meaning both devices offer standard Bluetooth audio quality without the enhanced features that these technologies offer.

Additionally, neither phone includes an FM radio, so users won’t be able to listen to live radio broadcasts without internet access or an external app.

Both the Infinix Note 50s 5G and Motorola Moto G96 5G support 5G connectivity and feature dual SIM card slots, allowing for multiple network connections. The Infinix supports a wider range of Wi-Fi versions, including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), while the Moto G96 is limited to Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5. The Infinix also offers faster download speeds at 3270 MBits/s, compared to the Moto G96’s 2900 MBits/s, though both devices support impressive upload speeds of 3270 MBits/s for the Infinix and 1500 MBits/s for the Moto G96.

In terms of Bluetooth, the Infinix comes with Bluetooth 5.4, while the Moto G96 supports Bluetooth 5.2. The Infinix also includes NFC support, which the Moto G96 lacks. Both phones come with USB Type-C ports and support USB version 2, but neither has an external memory slot or infrared sensor.

Both devices feature a fingerprint scanner, GPS, compass, accelerometer, and a cellular module. The Infinix adds an infrared sensor and supports Galileo, while the Moto G96 lacks the infrared sensor but shares support for Galileo. Neither phone includes a barometer, HDMI output, motion or optical tracking, 3D facial recognition, or a built-in projector.

Both the Infinix Note 50s 5G and Motorola Moto G96 5G come equipped with a video light, which can enhance video recording in low-light conditions. Neither phone features sapphire glass for its display or an e-paper display. Both devices also include curved displays, adding to their visual appeal and offering a more immersive viewing experience.

In summary, the Infinix and Motorola phones are quite similar in this group, with no significant differences in features such as sapphire glass, e-paper displays, or video light functionality.